Volant adaptations

Volant adaptations

Introduction Animal inhabiting the aerial environment show many Volant (flying) adaptation for the aerial mode of existence. These animals are known as volant forms. Fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals among vertebrates, and insects among invertebrates exhibit volant adaptations. Flight is of two types: i) active or true flight b) passive flight or gliding. A) … Read more

Classification and characteristics of Superclass: Tetrapoda

Tetra-four, podos-feet Primarily terrestrial, some are secondarily aquatic. Two pairs of pentadactyl limbs. Body covered by an exoskeleton of epidermal hair, feathers or scales. Lungs are main respiratory organs. Amphibian may respire by gills, skin or lungs. 3 or 4 chambered heart present. They are divided into 4 classes: Class 2: Amphibia Amphi-dual; bios-life. Dual … Read more